Workforce Development/Training
The Chamber plays a very active role in supporting Workforce Development for the business community which depends on access to new employees and training opportunities for current employees.
HowardJobsOnline.com - This online job board provides Chamber members a low cost means to promote their Howard County area jobs on NationJob's national network. NationJob programs have proven again and again to generate a large return on investment, measured in quality hires, reduced recruiting costs, saving HR staff time and chamber/community development. http://www.howardchamber.com/jobsonline.aspx
Job Fair - The Chamber partners with Howard Community College on an annual Job/Career Fair. This year's Fair on Friday, March 19, 2010 from 10 am - 1 pm will attract area employers and jobseekers alike. Please call 410-772-4840 or email jobfair@howardcc.edu for more information.
Small Business Council - This group with members from a cross section of Chamber small business members works to provide small business access to the programs and opportunities that meet their needs and help them to grow their businesses.
Conferences - The Chamber organizes periodic conferences around topics and themes that help Chamber businesses keep up with information and the tools they need to prosper.
Member Education - The Chamber offers short courses to help members and their employees keep up to date and develop the skills they need to succeed.